Baldock Town Letchworth Football Club regrettably announce the departure of 1st Team Manager Steve King after four seasons in charge.
"Kingy", who lead the club from the North & Mid Herts League to the verge of promotion from the Herts Senior County League Premier Division on two occasions under his stewardship, informed the players of his resignation after Wednesday's 1-0 friendly defeat to Pitstone & Ivinghoe.
The Club would like to go on record by thanking Steve for his efforts over the past four seasons - all of which have been progressive. There have certainly been some memorable occasions. In his first season in charge, he took us to two cup finals and promotion to the Herts Senior County League. He then went on to win Division One of the HSCL at the first attempt before guiding Baldock to third in each of the last two campaigns.
However, the pain of missing out on promotion last term for a second successive season and some of the circumstances that conspired against his team in the latter part of the campaign proved too tough to take and despite his best efforts to try and go again, he felt it was time to step down.
The search has already begun for a successor and with the season opening just over four weeks away, the Club will be hoping to announce the appointment of a new 1st Team Manager as soon as possible.
Elsewhere, there have also been some changes off the pitch. At the Club's recent AGM - Treasurer Steve West put himself forward as a candidate to take over as Chairman. He was unaminously voted in and so takes over from outgoing Chairman Phil Mills.
Again, the Club would like to go on record by thanking Phil for his efforts as Chairman. He played a pivotal role in securing football at a top class stadium in The County Ground and has been a valued member of the committee since day one. Despite no longer being Chairman, we do hope that Phil will continue to be involved with BTLFC in some capacity for many seasons to come.
This change of role for Steve West means that the Club are now seeking a new Treasurer, but he will continue as Acting Treasurer until the vacancy is filled.
If anyone is interested in joining the committee and filling this role, please contact us at info@baldocktownfc.co.uk. |